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Vizio Rolls Out SmartCast TV

by Yvette Raikes

Vizio has extended SmartCast TV to all of its 2016 E-series, M-Series and P-Series UltraHD models through an internet update. The software enables fast access to content from popular video apps via the remote. …

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Lenovo Tries AR and Adds Convertible, 2in1 and Phone

by Bob Raikes

We met up with Lenovo which had a booth that was divided up between the Lenovo branded products, Motorola (a small area) and the Medion brand that it runs. In the middle of the …

SID UK to Hold Emerging Display Tech Meeting Next Month

by Andrew Fenn

The Society for Information Display will hold a meeting regarding emerging display technologies next month. Confirmed speakers include Daping Chu from the University of Cambridge, Paul Cain from FlexEnable, Mark Goulding from Merck and …

Major Large Panel Suppliers Do Better in August

by Yvette Raikes

Innolux posted August shipments of 10.23 million large panels, up 16.5% MoM but down 2.7% YoY. This contributed to August turnover of NT$27.2 billion ($905.9 million), up 7.5% MoM and 8.7% YoY. AU Optronics …

August Sees Rise in Small and Medium Panel Shipments

by Yvette Raikes

Hannstar saw its shipments of small and medium panels rise 6.8% MoM and 5.8% YoY to 42.2 million. The company reported August turnover of NT$2.41 billion ($80.3 million), up 14.1% MoM and 6.2% YoY. …

AirTies Updates IPTV STB

by Bob Raikes

AirTies of Turkey has developed a new UltraHD TV STB for IPTV that supports the Android TV operating system, and intended for sale by operators, rather than being a retail product. Technical specs of …

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Amazon Video for PlayStation Now Available Throughout Europe

by Andrew Fenn

The Amazon Video app for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 is now available throughout Europe. The app was previously only available in the US, the UK, Germany and Austria, but it is now available …

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Kindermann Announces New Deal with Clevertouch

by Andrew Fenn

German distributor Kindermann has announced a new partnership with British touch display manufacturer, Clevertouch. Kindermann is now authorised to distributed the entire Clevertouch range to businesses and educational institutions in Germany. The Clevertouch V …

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Solid Growth of Global VR/AR Headset Shipments in Q2 2017

by Andrew Fenn

According to IDC, global shipments of VR and AR headsets reached 2.1 million in Q2 2017, a year-on-year growth of 25.5%. The results show a slight drop from the previous quarter’s results, but the …

SIA: Global Semiconductor Sales Increased 24% YOY

by Andrew Fenn

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has announced that global sales of semiconductors reached £33.6 billion in July 2017, representing a 3.1% growth from the previous month and a year-on-year growth of 24%. The Americas …

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Free VOD Service Begins Phased Rollout on Roku

by Andrew Fenn

US-exclusive on-demand platform Roku has begun rolling out its brand new free VOD service, The Roku Channel. The Roku Channel requires no subscription and allows users to watch award-winning movies and other content without …

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Wiztivi Framework Used in Vodafone 4K STB

by Andrew Fenn

Vodafone has chosen Wiztivi’s Framework user interface solution for its new 4K hybrid set-top-box, currently rolling out in Spain and Italy. The new set-top-box can stream live television, as well as providing users with …